Proposed US Hercules repair hub in West Java sparks debate on what Indonesia stands to gain and lose

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Indonesia's Defence Minister announced work on establishing a US Hercules repair hub at Kertajati International Airport in West Java. The proposal, discussed between Indonesian and US defense officials, sparks debate about the benefits and risks for Indonesia.

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin says his country is working on using Kertajati International Airport in West Java for such a hub proposed by his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.